Although the reason for DQ’s failure to catch on in the West is multi-faceted, one of the biggest gripes many had was that little seemed to have changed since the first game debuted in Japan in 1986. Although we did recently get two NDS remakes, Dragon Quest IV and V, the games were mostly graphical upgrades with little gameplay changes from their Famicom and Super Famicom origins, and the series still was more than a blip on most gamers’ radars outside of Japan. A new entry in the franchise, Dragon Quest VIII, released on PS2, also failed to make a significant splash in western waters. Obviously, something had to change if the series was ever to be truly successful in the rest of the world. The result of that experiment is Dragon Quest IX, which, while not perfect, is certainly one of the best RPGs available for Nintendo’s handheld.
Dragon Quest IX was a quality JRPG, but it is only available on the DS, when every other game in the series has been ported to other platforms.
I'd love to play this. Couple things keep that from happening. I don't like portable gaming. I don't think my hands are huge but I bought a 3ds for braverly default and my fingers would cramp up after 20 30 minutes. Kinda killed it for me.
I hope they do port it but port it to everything. Not just the switch or whatever. I'm still salty about dragon quest treasure hunters being switch only. I really wanted that. I loved dq11. I know it's a different type of game but I like those types to
He only cares about Sony products at the end of the day so he gets bitter when not everything comes to the platform. Doesn't matter what the game is at this point. Its the idea that non PS platforms also get exclusives timed or otherwise that rubs him the wrong way. 🤣
@zeek I root for playstation but that shouldn't stop you from getting a pc or switch. Heck some ppl buy Xbox series and claim they want to play legacy titles that aren't on pc. I find that a little ridiculous but whatever floats your boat.
Zeek
I prefer to game on my ps your right. Bitter idk u might be stretching it. I'm bitter cause Nintendo released and continues to sell broke a joycons. I'm mainly on the point of dq11 released on ps4 I bought it day one and re bought it on ps4 when the definitive edition came out. They decide to release this on only the switch while I've invested major time into 11 and would like more in it.
Say what you want this is a video game website where we can type messages so I'm just saying how I feel.
Also don't tell me how I feel. If a game comes to another and I'm interesting I have a right to say damn I'd like to play that on ps. I've been gaming for 30 years I know how going works not every game will come to my preferred platform. That's why I have all three. Just that I prefer again to play games on my Playstation. Tell Nintendo to come with some correct controllers next time and people wouldn't have an issue.
I have a ps switch Xbox and laptop with steam on it. I go by the same name on all of them
So in the end don't put words in my mouth ja
its the same with dragon quest 8 on the 3ds
i wanted the remaster for consoles too.
That's right. 3DS's DQ8 was not the port i wanted with all the jaggies and deforestation. I was really disappointed so i'm not finished with this issue, i want a proper port/remaster without graphical downgrade.
right?
like why did square even consider it? i mean, money yes. but damn. DQ8 is not a game you make for a handheld. ever.
Robust multiplayer options and a brief affair with action-based gameplay made Dragon Quest IX the Shockmaster of the Dragon Quest series.
Never forget the Shockmaster. A wrestler dressed like a barbarian with a glittery Stormtrooper helmet. lmao Anyway I'm a big fan of DQ 9. Being a fan of the Dragon Ball universe I made a team of characters from that franchise. Future Trunks the Warrior. Bulma the Sage and Uub the Martial Artist. DQ 11 and 8 are my top DQ games but 9 is high on the list as well if only because I'm a sucker for being able to create characters.
Dq 9 definitely needs a full blown remake. Not sure why it was on the DS after the greatness of 8 on Ps2. I still enjoyed it just never finished it.
Because Japan favors handheld consoles over home consoles. It's the same reason why DQ11 was also on the 3DS in Japan.
Very true I forgot about that fact lol it just feels like such a down grade compared to dq8 as successive numbers in a series tend to improve compared to their predecessors. So it's kind of the oddball of the dq series. Just my opinion of course
After loving DQ8 so much. The completely different style of storytelling and making your entire team before you enter the game was a huge turn off. Meeting characters that become a part of your party along the way is one of the best parts of the RPG journey. I know its not an uncommon thing in many of the CRPGs to just make your party and go. Even the first final fantasy had that but imo the game lost a great opportunity for telling a great story like 8 for an outdated mechanic. You did meet npcs along the way in different towns but the entire story felt light.
The stage is once again set for Dragon Quest to make a big impression on a fresh Western audience. Will this be the series' breakout moment? Will Square Enix see a massive adoption movement akin to Capcom's recent Western success with Monster Hunter: World? Dragon Quest XI looks great, it sounds good, it's getting a Steam release alongside its console release, and the success of another turn-based RPG—Persona 5—proves North America isn't as allergic to "old fashioned" JRPG systems as some people initially thought. If Dragon Quest is going to shine on these shores, it's now or never.
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This is gonna be amazing, i love DQ, i wish Sony would allow DQ8 on PS2 classics.
It’s hard for this series to catch on big in western markets because of its various very traditional mechanics.
I’m not even talking about it being turn based. Dragon Quest does many things cuz of tradition that wouldn’t set well with any other franchise
There’s been so many attempts to make Dragon Quest a big name in western markets, I’d be amazed if this game somehow pulled it off
It's too bad it doesn't because it is such an amazing series. Only half a million people bought DQ VIII on PS2 in NA. I was one of them. Great game even today.
I have yet to get this game.
I hope it's as awesome as they say it is!
It's doing so well that I'm finding it hard to come up with reasons why I didn't think I was interested...
Seriously, unless you just don't like RPGs, you really owe it to yourselves to try this game out! I love DQ already, but this really is a great game with so much content you will be playing it all the time.
I loved Dragon Quest VIII for the PS2, so I really don't have much of an excuse for not playing this one.
another JRPG that everyone loves but i will prob hate